{"id":3830,"date":"2024-12-10T18:40:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-10T13:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thecord.in\/?p=3830"},"modified":"2024-12-11T12:44:08","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T07:14:08","slug":"siliguri-to-host-natyotsav-2024-theatre-festival-from-december-13","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thecord.in\/?p=3830","title":{"rendered":"Siliguri to Host Natyotsav 2024: Theatre Festival from December 13"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Siliguri is set to host the much-awaited Natyotsav <\/a>2024, a five-day theatre festival scheduled from December 13 to December 17. Organised by the Uttarbanga Sanskritik Parishad in collaboration with the North Bengal Cultural Council, the event aims to promote theatre and celebrate Siliguri\u2019s<\/a> cultural heritage as a vibrant artistic hub.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Announcing the festival, Siliguri Mayor Gautam Deb<\/a> said, \u201cWe will celebrate the festival from December 13, which will also act as a preparatory event as we move towards our silver jubilee in 2025.\u201d He further emphasised that the festival will showcase performances from renowned theatre groups based in Kolkata and neighbouring regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prominent theatre groups such as Naihati Bratyajan Production, Malda Theatre Platform, and Rangakarmee Kolkata are expected to perform, ensuring a diverse and engaging program. \u201cOur aim is to ignite public interest in theatre and ensure its continued presence as a celebrated art form in the region,\u201d Mayor Deb added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The festival\u2019s lineup includes performances such as Dadar Kirti<\/em> by Naihati Bratyajan on December 13, followed by Jagaran Pala<\/em> by Malda Theatre Platform<\/a>. Subsequent days will feature plays like Abhi Raat Baki Hai<\/em> by Rangakarmee, Romeo and Juliet<\/em> by Anya Theatre, and Macbeth<\/em> by Shorobhuj, all based in Kolkata.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The annual theatre event underscores Siliguri\u2019s growing reputation as a cultural destination in North Bengal, drawing large audiences eager to experience live performances. This festival is part of a broader cultural movement to bring communities together through the arts, reflecting Siliguri\u2019s rich and diverse cultural identity.<\/p>\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"